h-BN/NiS2/NiS nanocatalysts for removing rhodamine B and Cr(VI) in wastewater
The human health is suffering from effluent containing heavy metal ions (such as Cr(VI)) and organic dyes (such as rhodamine B). Among numerous strategies to remove pollutants from water, photocatalysis has attracted extensive attention due to its lo.....»»
Alarm as seawater heats up off Florida Keys, imperiling reef
Super-heated seawater off the Florida Keys has grown so perilous to the world's third-largest barrier reef that scientists are now removing samples of coral from ocean nurseries to place in cooler land-based tanks......»»
Drought-hit N.Africa turns to purified sea and wastewater
From Tunisia to Morocco, sun-baked North Africa has embarked on a building spree of plants that purify sea and wastewater as climate change intensifies droughts in the water-scarce region......»»
Carbon capture may not rescue drought-prone regions, research finds
The University of Virginia has collaborated on new research indicating that for parts of the world suffering severe heat and drought, including portions of the United States, removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere may offer little relief......»»
How to Connect Your Android to a Smart Vacuum
Smart vacuums are arguably the best smart home cleaning devices. Be it cleaning under the couch or a low bed, these robot vacuums have made cleaning hassle-free. Simply turn on the robot vacuum, and it will navigate your house while removing dust and.....»»
Netflix Basic gone in the US and UK, doubling price of dumping ads
The Netflix Basic tier – which the company had previously attempted to hide – has now been withdrawn in both the US and UK, following the same move in Canada last month. Removing the package will now force anyone wanting to dump the ads to pay m.....»»
Watch how next-gen laser tech fixes iPhone screens without removing them [Video]
The most expensive component to fix on an iPhone or any smartphone is typically the screen. Now a new laser repair process can fix OLED panels that have developed lines without having to remove the screen. Check out how the impressive new tech works.....»»
Plan calls for recycling wastewater to avoid Chicago region water crisis
As municipalities contract with the City of Chicago to supply fresh water from Lake Michigan, a new report from University of Illinois Chicago researchers recommends that plans include supplying recycled water for industry to avoid looming issues rel.....»»
How to help forests fight climate change: Report
Forests across the United States are major contributors to the fight against climate change, annually removing damaging excess carbon from the atmosphere equivalent to approximately 13 percent of overall U.S. greenhouse gas emissions. According to a.....»»
Removing dams from the Klamath River is a step toward justice for Native Americans in Northern California
The Klamath River runs over 250 miles (400 kilometers) from southern Oregon to the Pacific Ocean in Northern California. It flows through the steep, rugged Klamath Mountains, past slopes of redwood, fir, tanoak and madrone, and along pebbled beaches.....»»
Microbial predators cause seasonal fluctuations in wastewater treatment, study shows
A community of microbial predators influences the composition of the bacterial community in wastewater. This explains seasonal variations in the microbial community that affect the efficiency of water treatment. This is the result of a study conducte.....»»
Study shows floating plants best at purifying wastewater
According to research by Lisanne Hendriks, an ecologist at Radboud University, azolla and duckweed are the best floating aquatic plants for purifying wastewater. The plants absorb nitrogen and phosphorus from wastewater and so render it much cleaner......»»
Guidemaster: Track your health without ditching your mechanical watch
There are options for tracking your health without removing your stylish watch. Enlarge / From left to right: Apple Watch Ultra, Shinola Bronze Monster, Oura Ring, Withings Scanwatch Horizon, a traditional ring, and Garmin Epix G.....»»
New pathway discovered for RNA degradation in iron-rich environments
RNA, an essential biomolecule for life, has been used in environmental applications including monitoring microbial communities, developing pesticides, and quantifying the abundance of pathogenic viruses, such as SARS-CoV-2, in water and wastewater sy.....»»
Stellantis to launch Free2move Charge suite of EV services, products
Stellantis sees Free2move Charge as a way to reach its EV sales goals by removing barriers to EV ownership such as charging anxiety......»»
Stronger tape engineered through the ancient Japanese art of cutting paper, kirigami
Adhesive tape fulfills many purposes, from quickly fixing household appliances to ensuring a reliable seal on a mailed package. When using tape with a strong bond, removing it may only be possible by scraping and prying at the tape's corners, hoping.....»»
Are You Ready for ‘Extreme’ Water Recycling?
San Francisco is at the forefront of a movement to recycle wastewater from buildings, homes, and neighborhoods and use it for toilets and landscaping......»»
Study explores climate change impacts on seagrass meadows
Hidden beneath the waves of coastal waters lies an important member of the marine food chain—seagrasses. These marine meadows are in many ways the unsung heroes of the ocean, benefiting humans and the planet by producing oxygen, removing carbon dio.....»»
"Every drop counts": Spain"s crops thrive on wastewater
With rainfall increasingly scarce, irrigating crops can be a major challenge, but farmers in southeastern Spain have long relied on recycled wastewater in a model that is winning attention abroad......»»
A new adsorbent for removing radioactive cesium ions from nuclear wastewater
Nuclear power is typically considered a cleaner way of generating power compared to fossil fuels. It does not release air pollutants and greenhouse gasses like carbon dioxide as by-products. However, it creates radiotoxic waste that needs proper trea.....»»
The new update for GTA Online is removing 180 cars and fans aren"t happy
GTA Online: San Andreas Mercenaries update has removed 180 cars and placed others behind a paywall......»»